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The Broadwater County Sheriff’s Office lifted a mandatory evacuation order in connection with the Woods Creek fire, officials said Wednesday, adding that some areas remain on high alert.

Wildfires update (Friday, July 30) MTN and last updated 2021-07-30 17:41:08-04 GREAT FALLS — Here is the latest information on several large wildfires burning south of Great Falls. As of Friday, there have been no reported injuries or damaged structures. The Harris Mountain Fire has burned an estimated 26,478 acres as Friday morning (July 30), and is about 13% contained. The fire was sparked by lightning on Friday, July 23, and is about seven miles south/southeast of the town of Cascade. A community meeting will be held Saturday, July 31, at 10 a.m. at Wedsworth Hall (13 Front Street So...

How Showdown ski area is helping wildland firefighters How Showdown ski area is helping wildland firefighters By: Colter Anstaett and last updated 2021-07-29 21:38:17-04 NEAR NEIHART — You may not think of Summer as a busy time at Showdown Ski Area, but because of the Divide Complex fires, it is this year. The team at Showdown Montana ski area is working to help the crews that are fighting the wildfires. As of Thursday morning, the Balsinger Fire is about 8,185 acres with no containment. The Ellis Fire is estimated at 1,277 acres, with 80% containment. The two wildfires a...

Tuesday updates on the American Fork Fire and Divide Complex fires INCIWEB By: MTN News and last updated 2021-07-27 16:45:53-04 GREAT FALLS — Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest provided an update on Tuesday morning on several large fires. The American Fork Fire is estimated at 8,379 acres, and is about 10% contained. Yesterday, the fire was reported to be 12,366 acres; the lower number reflects more accurate mapping. The Balsinger Fire is about 6,722 acres with no containment. The Ellis Fire is estimated at 1,277 acres, with 70% containment. The Balsinger and Ellis f...